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Council Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 of 16 November 2009 setting up a Community system of reliefs from customs duty

All 15 member countries of the European Union (EU) are governed by EU law. So the same EU regulations apply when importing or exporting humanitarian aid into member states. EU regulation No 918/2009 sets out those cases in which, owing to special circumstances, relief from import of export duties...

European Commission Humanitarian Operation (ECHO) - Regulation

This page contains the full text of EU regulation 83/181, concerning the ''exemption from value added tax on the final importation of certain goods''. Articles 40-55 are specific to VAT exemption for charitable goods and disaster relief work. The situations where VAT exemption applies are similar...

Iran's Export-Import Regulations

This is an internet directory which lists rules and regulations for importing and exporting goods in Iran. It provides internet resources on conditions and regulations in Iran.

European Union Customs Regulations

All fifteen EU member states apply common customs regulations at the external borders of the EU. Once imported goods clear customs in the EU, they can move freely between member states. The regulations are regularly updated, and are listed and explained in the Taxation and Customs Union section of...

European Union regulations - France

France is part of the European Union (EU), so EU regulations apply when importing or exporting humanitarian aid. Global Hand has compiled an extensive collection of documents and links for those importing and exporting in the EU, based on EU Council Regulation 918/09 of November 2009

European Union regulations - Denmark

Denmark is part of the European Union (EU), so EU regulations apply when importing or exporting humanitarian aid. Global Hand has compiled an extensive collection of documents and links for those importing and exporting in the EU, based on EU Council Regulation 918/09 of November 2009.

European Union regulations - Greece

Greece is part of the European Union (EU), so EU regulations apply when importing or exporting humanitarian aid. Global Hand has compiled an extensive collection of documents and links for those importing and exporting in the EU, based on EU Council Regulation 918/09 of November 2009.

European Union regulations - Portugal

Portugal is part of the European Union (EU), so EU regulations apply when importing or exporting humanitarian aid. Global Hand has compiled an extensive collection of documents and links for those importing and exporting in the EU, based on EU Council Regulation 918/09 of November 2009. This page...

European Union regulations - Spain

Spain is part of the European Union (EU), so EU regulations apply when importing or exporting humanitarian aid. Global Hand has compiled an extensive collection of documents and links for those importing and exporting in the EU, based on EU Council Regulation 918/83 of March 1983. This page also...

Customs Regulations - Eastern European Countries, Africa and Iraq

Customs Regulations - Eastern European Countries, Africa and Iraq - for fifteen countries are listed on this website of Vidotrans-HTG Relief Transports. Each country page has customs information, such as the types of goods that are prohibited or restricted, as well a list of documents that are...

Guidelines to Bhutan Customs Rules and Regulations

This site provides information for those importing goods to Bhutan on the following topics: prohibited goods, tax and regulations.

India Humanitarian Customs Regulations

This document was researched by Global Hand regarding humanitarian customs information. It provides regulations for importing humanitarian aid into India.

Customs Regulations - Egypt

This overview of Egypt customs regulations states that one can import "Household goods duty-free for government, oil company and Aid Project personnel, provided a Letter of Guarantee is submitted approving the import and stating that the shipment will be re-exported".

Customs Regulations in Niger

This site provides information about customs regulations in the Republic of Niger, and includes information about documents required, and restricted and prohibited items.

R.E.A.C.T. Tajikistan

Abnormally cold weather conditions in Tajikistan, causing heavy snowfall and frozen rivers, have damaged water and electrical supply systems and isolated mountain villages. Snowfall in December 2007 was 245% above the historical average for the month. Temperatures of between -8°C and -25°C since...

How your community group can help

Guidelines for community groups offering assistance to charity organisations.

UNOCHA Customs Directory - Congo

UNOCHA provides regulations detailing how to obtain tax exemption when importing to Congo, and also lists contact details of the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Plan of Congo for further information. The relevant regulations are part of the Customs Act of UDEAC (Central African Customs Economic...

R.E.A.C.T. Myanmar (Burma)

Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2 and 3 May 2008 leaving around 140,000 people dead or missing. More than 2.4 million people were severely affected. Global Hand sees the ongoing need and is committed to playing our part, even after the initial response has slowed down.

R.E.A.C.T. Peru Earthquake

An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit the central south coast of Peru on Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 at 6:40 p.m. With its epicentre 167 km south west of Lima, the earthquake has caused major devastation in the region. Hundreds have been killed and injured. More than 85,000 people...

R.E.A.C.T. Tsunami - ARCHIVED

As the reconstruction work in response to the Asia quake and tsunami continues, we will keep this page updated to maximise the possibility of cooperation between those wanting to help.